Social Sciences Department
Dr. Stephen Guerin, Department Chair
Social Sciences Department
(931) 393-1703
sguerin@mscc.edu
Simon Hall 216A
Social Work
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Program Description
The Social Work program at Motlow College is designed for students who have a strong desire to improve people's lives. This program area allows students an opportunity to understand the complexities of human need and suffering, and is a great way to develop a solid foundation for further educational opportunities. Students will be introduced to the following curriculum:
- the history of psychology, critical thinking and research methods in psychology
- the identification of basic human relationships, including sociology, culture, inequality and social class, political and economic orders
- an understanding of and solutions for major current problems in American society such as poverty, social deviance, environment, energy, population, health, education, and medical care
- a look at the customs of courtship and the problems of the modern family with emphasis on social change; social, cultural, and personal factors relating to mate selection and family life and family organization
- and other dynamic and very interesting coursework that prepare students for bachelor's degree completion at any one of Tennessee's state colleges and universities
Practical Experience
Students will be engaged in learning through:
- critical thinking
- in-depth research and analysis
- interaction with students and instructors
- exposure to fascinating coursework, lectures and classroom interaction
Career Opportunities
- child welfare worker
- medical social worker
- mental health and substance abuse counselor
Earnings Potential
Salary Data* |
Median Annual Salary |
Elementary and Secondary School Social Worker |
$53,860 |
Public Health Social Worker (Local Government) |
$44,140 |
Individual and Family Mental Health Social Worker |
$35,900 |